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Dr. King essay contest winners honored
Category: Youth Written by Rebecca Nuttall - Courier Staff Writer
Citizens Bank announced the winners of the ninth annual “Expressions of Freedom” writing contest. The winners was recognized at an awards ceremony Jan 18 at the August Wilson Center. Citizens also provided free admission to the August Wilson Center on that day for “Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the August Wilson Center.”
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HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS
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Participants were asked to write an essay based on the famous “I Have a Dream” speech by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Each winner received a $100 U.S. Savings Bond from Citizens Bank and the opportunity to record select portions of their essay for broadcast on KISS-FM or WPXI-TV throughout February in honor of Black History Month. Pittsburgh Public Schools, the New Pittsburgh Courier, WPXI-TV and KISS-FM were the co-sponsors.
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EntrepreneuringYouth honors Dr. King’s teaching
Category: Youth Written by Courier Newsroom
In honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., EntrepreneuringYouth sponsored a program Jan. 18, to help young people learn how to build economic strength for their families and community at the Pittsburgh Technology Council Offices.
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| W. Dwight Mayo and the entrepreneurs who attended the event.
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Middle school youths immersed in an Entrepreneurial Education Program provided by The Franklin Center of Beaver County (Aliquippa) and Entrepreneuring Youth, were hosted by Innovation Works to meet with the founders/CEOs of diverse local businesses to learn about business creation and ownership as a pathway to academic and economic success.
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King honored through dance, song
Category: Youth Written by Courier Newsroom
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| MUSICAL TRIBUTE—Music of celebration was in the air Jan. 16 as the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater brought a day of tribute honoring Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Free to the public, the event showcased performances from CAPA High School, the Alumni Theater Company, Hip Hop on L.O.C.K, ABAFASI and the August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble. Featured were song, dance, poetry and African drumming that lifted the audience to their feet. Local organizations New Voices Pittsburgh, Thomas-Merton Center, Women of Color for Reproductive Justice and Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh, Inc., hosted information tables in the lobby inviting all to upcoming activities throughout the community, honoring the ideals of Dr. King. Above: Students from the Alumni Theater Company pose in the lobby after their performance.
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CORO presents King Leadership, Diversity Awards
Category: Youth Written by Courier Newsroom
The Coro Center For Civic Leadership held its third annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership and Diversity Awards Jan. 18 at Heinz Field.
The Leadership Award was presented to an individual who exemplifies outstanding leadership in business, nonprofits or government. The Diversity Award was given to two organizations—one for an organization of more than 50 employees and one for less than 50 employees.
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Clark leads Steelers fight against sickle cell
Category: Youth Written by Courier Newsroom
The Children’s Sickle Cell Foundation Inc. hosted a “Dazzle In Denim” event at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association in Oakland. The event promoted awareness of sickle cell disease and the sickle cell trait. This was an evening of awareness, entertainment and included a silent auction. The attire was “Denim Chic” and the honorary chairperson was Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Clark and his wife, Yonka. Several Steelers, including Troy Polamalu, came out in support of the fundraiser. The cost was $100 per person.
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| SURROUNDED BY STEELERS—Andrea Williams, founder and CEO of the Sickle Cell Foundation, stands in the middle of a group of Steelers. From left: Troy Polamalu, Ryan Clark, Deasha Townsend, Charlie Batch, Greg Warren, Daniel Sepulveda, Tyrone Carter, Max Starks and Jeff Reed.
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